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The value and importance of a board-certified “skin doctor”
Your skin performs many important functions. It acts as a protective barrier against dangerous bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The skin helps to regulate body temperature and to prevent overheating when temperatures climb or during strenuous exercise. It’s even the key source of beneficial vitamin D, which is made when sunlight interacts with a substance in your skin. The appearance of your skin also has a big impact on your overall appearance. So, choosing a good “skin doctor,” like the dermatologists at Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center in Washington, D.C., and Alexandria, Virginia, can make a big difference in your overall health and well-being.
What conditions do you treat?
Our specialists have the advanced training, experience, and onsite technologies to detect and treat/manage more than 3,000 diseases affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes lining the mouth, nose, and eyelids.
Some of the most common conditions that we treat include:
- Eczema.
- Psoriasis.
- Rosacea.
- Acne.
- Alopecia (hair loss).
- Precancerous lesions.
- Skin cancers.
- Warts.
- Moles.
- Skin infections.
Many of these conditions can have a negative effect on your general health. Some of these health effects are more obvious than others. The intense itching associated with eczema can damage the skin and cause infections. It can keep you up at night, which negatively affects the quality of your life.
What if I don’t like how my skin looks?
Since many of the conditions mentioned above affect visible parts of the body, there are considerable cosmetic complications associated with these and other skin diseases. By managing the disease, we can improve the appearance of your hair, skin, and nails. You feel better about how you look and more confident in your own skin. In addition to these medical dermatology services, we offer a complete range of advanced cosmetic dermatology treatments. In fact, our providers take a special interest in facial aesthetics and rejuvenative procedures. While concerns such as freckles, “age spots,” wrinkles, and volume loss are not harmful, they may make you feel less than your best. We want you to look and feel like the best possible version of yourself. To accomplish this, we offer a range of services, from laser treatments to injectable fillers. All of our treatments renew your appearance without the downtime and risks associated with more invasive, surgical treatments.
Of course, we can also advise on good skincare products and care tailored to your personal characteristics, such as your skin type. A tailored skincare routine supports healthy, beautiful skin and helps to sustain and optimize the results from our cosmetic procedures. We take the mystery out of effective skincare with trusted, credible information and expertise.
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Why should I choose a board-certified dermatologist?
Our board-certified and double board-certified dermatologists understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin, hair, and nails better than any other specialists. Following medical school and dermatology residency training, our dermatologists demonstrated their knowledge and skills by successfully completing the challenging American Board of Dermatology certification exam. Two of our providers also have subspecialty certification in Mohs Dermatologic Surgery (for precision skin cancer treatment).
Patients know that the “skin doctors” at Braun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center have received the most rigorous education, and have the expertise and skills to care for your skin needs now and as they evolve well into the future. To schedule your consultation, call one of our two offices in Washington, DC 202-816-7557 or Alexandria, VA 571-449-2555 today.
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Precision Dermatology by Skilled ExpertsBraun Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
Braun Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center is a highly respected dermatology practice with offices in Washington, DC, and Alexandria, VA. With over 30 years of experience in the community, the practice provides comprehensive dermatology services, including cutting-edge skin cancer diagnosis and treatment and advanced cosmetic and medical dermatology services.
Braun Dermatology is home to a team of highly qualified, experienced providers, including board-certified dermatologists, physician assistants, and master estheticians. Every team member relies on advanced training and expertise to provide optimal care. Patients in and around Washington, DC, and Alexandria, VA, trust Braun Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center for their reliable, evidence-based approach to dermatology.
Braun Dermatology is home to a team of highly qualified, experienced providers, including board-certified dermatologists, physician assistants, and master estheticians. Every team member relies on advanced training and expertise to provide optimal care. Patients in and around Washington, DC, and Alexandria, VA, trust Braun Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center for their reliable, evidence-based approach to dermatology.